Collinsella urealyticum sp. nov., a urease-positive bacterial strain isolated from swine faeces.

A novel actinobacterial strain, designated AGMB00827, was isolated from swine faeces. Strain AGMB00827 was obligately anaerobic, Gram-stain-positive, non-motile, non-spore-forming and rod-shaped bacterium. Comparative analyses based on the 16S rRNA gene and whole genome sequence revealed that strain AGMB00827 was affiliated to the genus Collinsella, and was most closely related to Collinsella vaginalis Marseille-P2666 (= KCTC 25056).

Parabacteroides faecalis sp. nov. Isolated from Swine Faeces.

A Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic, non-motile, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterial strain designated AGMB00274 was isolated from swine faeces. An 16S rRNA gene analysis indicated that strain AGMB00274 belonged to the genus Parabacteroides, with the highest similarity to Parabacteroides johnsonii (P. johnsonii) DSM 18315 (sequence similarity of 94.

Gut Microbiota Eubacterium callanderi Exerts Anti-Colorectal Cancer Activity.

The gut microbiota (GM) is associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) development. However, studies demonstrating the role of GM in CRC are limited to metagenomic analyses. These studies lack direct evidence proving that the candidate strains are involved in CRC, and isolated probiotics for bacteriotherapy.

Cell-Free Supernatant of Isolated From Human Feces Exhibits Anti-colorectal Cancer Activity.

The gut microbiota (GM) has been shown to be closely associated with the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the involvement of GM is CRC has mainly been demonstrated by metagenomic profiling studies showing the compositional difference between the GM of healthy individuals and that of CRC patients and not by directly studying isolated gut microbes. Thus, to discover novel gut microbes involved in CRC, we isolated the GM from the feces of healthy individuals and evaluated its anti-CRC activity and .

Faecalicatena faecalis sp. nov., a moderately alkaliphilic bacterial strain isolated from swine faeces.

An obligately anaerobic, Gram-stain-positive, non-motile, non-spore-forming and rod-shaped strain AGMB00832 was isolated from swine faeces. Phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA gene, together with the housekeeping genes, gyrB and rpoD, revealed that strain AGMB00832 belonged to the genus Faecalicatena and was most closely related to Faecalicatena orotica KCTC 15331. In biochemical analysis, strain AGMB00832 was shown to be negative for catalase, oxidase and urease.

Anaerococcus faecalis sp. nov., Isolated from Swine Faeces.

An obligate anaerobic, Gram-stain-positive, non-spore forming, non-motile, catalase and oxidase-negative, coccoid-shaped bacterium designated AGMB00486 was isolated from swine faeces. The optimal growth of the isolate occurred at pH 8.0 and 37 ℃.

Nitrogen Signaling Genes and Determine the Flowering Time in a Reciprocal Negative Feedback Loop in Chinese Cabbage ( L.) Based on CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Mutagenesis of Multiple Homologs.

Precise flowering timing is critical for the plant life cycle. Here, we examined the molecular mechanisms and regulatory network associated with flowering in Chinese cabbage ( L.) by comparative transcriptome profiling of two Chinese cabbage inbred lines, "4004" (early bolting) and "50" (late bolting).

sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from the faeces of a cow.

A Gram-stain-positive, facultatively anaerobic, endospore-forming, rod-shaped strain, AGMB 02131, which grew at 20-40 °C (optimum 30 °C), pH 3.0-11.0 (optimum pH 4.

Gibberellin Promotes Bolting and Flowering via the Floral Integrators and under Marginal Vernalization in Radish.

Gibberellic acid (GA) is one of the factors that promotes flowering in radish ( L.), although the mechanism mediating GA activation of flowering has not been determined. To identify this mechanism in radish, we compared the effects of GA treatment on late-flowering (NH-JS1) and early-flowering (NH-JS2) radish lines.

Transcriptome Profiling and Characterization of Drought-Tolerant Potato Plant ( L.).

Potato ( L.) is the third most important food crop, and breeding drought-tolerant varieties is vital research goal. However, detailed molecular mechanisms in response to drought stress in potatoes are not well known.

Genome-wide Analysis of Alternative Splicing in An Inbred Cabbage ( L.) Line 'HO' in Response to Heat Stress.

Introduction: High-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) studies demonstrate that Alter-native Splicing (AS) is a widespread mechanism that enhances transcriptome diversity, particularly in plants exposed to environmental stress. In an attempt to determine the transcriptome and AS patterns of cabbage inbred line "HO" under Heat Stress (HS), RNA-Seq was carried out using HS-treated and con-trol samples. Genome-wide analysis indicated that AS is differentially regulated in response to HS.

Eclalbasaponin II Ameliorates the Cognitive Impairment Induced by Cholinergic Blockade in Mice.

Eclalbasaponin II derived from Eclipta prostrata L. (Asteraceae) has been reported to have anti-fibrotic, anti-bacterial and autophagic activities, but its effect on cognitive function has not been investigated. We studied the effect of eclalbasaponin II on cholinergic blockade-induced memory impairment in mice using the passive avoidance, Y-maze, and Morris water maze tasks.

Transcriptome profiling of sweetpotato tuberous roots during low temperature storage.

Sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] is a globally important root crop with high industrial value. However, because sweetpotato tuberous roots undergo chilling injuries that negatively affect their quality at temperatures below 10 °C, postharvest damage during the winter season is a major constraint for industrialization.

Identification of Flowering-Related Genes Responsible for Differences in Bolting Time between Two Radish Inbred Lines.

Late bolting after cold exposure is an economically important characteristic of radish ( L.), an important Brassicaceae root vegetable crop. However, little information is available regarding the genes and pathways that govern flowering time in this species.

Swertisin ameliorates pre-pulse inhibition deficits and cognitive impairment induced by MK-801 in mice.

Swertisin, a plant-derived C-glucosylflavone, is known to have antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In the present study, we investigated in mice the effects of swertisin on glutamatergic dysfunction induced by dizocilpine (MK-801), a non-competitive N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist. In the Acoustic Startle Response test, their MK-801-induced (given 0.

The OsCYP19-4 Gene Is Expressed as Multiple Alternatively Spliced Transcripts Encoding Isoforms with Distinct Cellular Localizations and PPIase Activities under Cold Stress.

Alternative splicing (AS) is an important molecular mechanism by which single genes can generate multiple mRNA isoforms. We reported previously that, in Oryza sativa, the cyclophilin 19-4 (OsCYP19-4.1) transcript was significantly upregulated in response to cold stress, and that transgenic plants were cold tolerant.

The ethanolic extract of the Eclipta prostrata L. ameliorates the cognitive impairment in mice induced by scopolamine.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Eclipta prostrata L. (Asteraceae) has been prescribed for whole body nourishment and nervine tonic in Asia. However, the effects of E.

Retraction: Hydrogen Peroxide as an Effective Disinfectant for Pasteurella multocida. Yonsei Med J 2014;55:1152-6.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2014.

RNA-seq analysis and de novo transcriptome assembly of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus Linne).

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) has long been cultivated as a vegetable and as a source of fructans (inulin) for pharmaceutical applications in diabetes and obesity prevention. However, transcriptomic and genomic data for Jerusalem artichoke remain scarce.

Hydrogen peroxide as an effective disinfectant for Pasteurella multocida.

Pasteurella multocida (P. multocida) infections vary widely, from local infections resulting from animal bites and scratches to general infections. As of yet, no vaccine against P.

Use of heat stress responsive gene expression levels for early selection of heat tolerant cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.).

Cabbage is a relatively robust vegetable at low temperatures. However, at high temperatures, cabbage has disadvantages, such as reduced disease tolerance and lower yields. Thus, selection of heat-tolerant cabbage is an important goal in cabbage breeding.

RNA-Seq approach for genetic improvement of meat quality in pig and evolutionary insight into the substrate specificity of animal carbonyl reductases.

Changes in meat quality traits are strongly associated with alterations in postmortem metabolism which depend on genetic variations, especially nonsynonymous single nucleotide variations (nsSNVs) having critical effects on protein structure and function. To selectively identify metabolism-related nsSNVs, next-generation transcriptome sequencing (RNA-Seq) was carried out using RNAs from porcine liver, which contains a diverse range of metabolic enzymes. The multiplex SNV genotyping analysis showed that various metabolism-related genes had different nsSNV alleles.

Quercetin impairs learning and memory in normal mice via suppression of hippocampal phosphorylated cyclic AMP response element-binding protein expression.

Quercetin is a naturally occurring dietary flavonol and several reports have shown that quercetin substantially affects cognitive function in disease models, which suggests that quercetin might be a useful agent for treatment of memory dysfunction. However, only one report has examined the effects of quercetin on normal cognitive function. In the present study, we investigated the potential deleterious effects of quercetin on normal cognitive function using Western blot assays and the following behavioral tasks: passive avoidance, Y-maze, and Morris water maze.

Sinapic acid attenuates kainic acid-induced hippocampal neuronal damage in mice.

Excitotoxin induces neurodegeneration via glutamatergic activation or oxidative stress, which means that the blockade of glutamate receptors and the scavenging of free radicals are potential therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative diseases. Sinapic acid (SA) has a GABA(A) receptor agonistic property and free radical scavenging activity. We investigated the neuroprotective effects of SA on kainic acid (KA)-induced hippocampal brain damage in mice.

The ameliorating effect of the extract of the flower of Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina on drug-induced memory impairments in mice.

Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina is widely distributed in Korea, Japan, China, and Europe, and its flowers are used to treat inflammation in traditional Chinese medicine. In the present study, we studied the effects of the ethanolic extract of the flower of P.